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Artepillin C — The Molecule That Put Brazilian Green Propolis on the Global Scientific Map

  • Writer: Basquiat Reis
    Basquiat Reis
  • Oct 19
  • 2 min read

A phenolic compound found in Alecrim-do-Campo (Baccharis dracunculifolia) from Minas Gerais is capturing global attention for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antitumor properties.


🧪 What Is Artepillin C?

Among hundreds of compounds discovered in Brazilian Green Propolis, one has become a true scientific icon: Artepillin C.Extracted from the native plant Alecrim-do-Campo (Baccharis dracunculifolia), Artepillin C is the main bioactive molecule responsible for most of the propolis’ biological power.


Found abundantly in the green propolis produced across Minas Gerais, it represents the essence of Brazilian biodiversity — where bees, plants, and soil converge to create something truly unique.


🌿 A Brazilian Molecule with Global Prestige

According to the review published in Phytochemistry Reviews (2020), Artepillin C acts on several biological pathways:


  • Inhibits inflammatory mediators such as NF-κB and COX-2;

  • Reduces oxidative stress and protects cells from free-radical damage;

  • Demonstrates antimicrobial and gastroprotective activity;

  • Shows antitumor potential and immune-modulating effects in experimental studies.

Because of this, Artepillin C is now considered the chemical marker of authenticity for high-quality Brazilian Green Propolis, used globally as a reference in quality control and export certification.


⚗️ From Nature to the Laboratory

The story of Artepillin C is more than chemistry — it’s a symbol of how Brazil’s natural ecosystems inspire modern science.Bees collect resins from Alecrim-do-Campo, transform them into propolis, and researchers decode its molecular secrets in the lab.

“Artepillin C is an outstanding example of how Brazilian biodiversity can inspire pharmacological innovation.”— de Figueiredo et al., Phytochemistry Reviews (2020)

This bridge between traditional apiculture and scientific innovation has made Brazilian Green Propolis a reference point in natural product research worldwide.


🌎 Why It Matters

Artepillin C’s global recognition elevates Brazil’s image as a leader in natural-product science and biotechnology.For producers and exporters, it reinforces the importance of Artepillin C quantification in every export batch — turning it into a symbol of purity, authenticity, and origin.


More than a compound, it’s a scientific signature of Brazilian excellence.


📚 Study Details

🧾 Title: Artepillin C as an Outstanding Phenolic Compound of Brazilian Green Propolis👩‍🔬 Authors: P. M. de Figueiredo, J. K. Bastos, M. P. Silva, R. A. Marcucci et al.🏫 Institutions: University of São Paulo (USP) & University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Brazil📅 Published: 2020 — Phytochemistry Reviews🔗 Read the full paper on PubMed


Discover how science continues to unveil the secrets of Brazil’s “Green Gold.”


Follow Brazilian Green Propolis News for stories that connect nature, innovation, and credibility — straight from the heart of Minas Gerais to the world. 🌿🐝

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